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Obligation
01
an action that one must perform because they are legally or morally forced to do so
Examples
Paying taxes is a civic obligation that supports public services and infrastructure.
As part of her job, she has an obligation to maintain client confidentiality.
02
the state of being forced to do something in a way that conforms to the law or is morally acceptable
03
a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply
04
a written promise to repay a debt
05
a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor
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obligational
obligation
obligate
oblige
